The last class of locomotive built for the Highland Railway was the 'Clan' class of 4-6-0 passenger engines. Designed by Christopher Cumming, the first four (numbered 49, 51, 52 & 53) were delivered in 1919 and four more (numbered 54 to 57) were delivered in 1921. Built by Hawthorn Leslie & Co. in Newcastle, all members of the class survived into LMS ownership but only one was still working after the formation of British Railways.

This photograph shows LMS 14765 'Clan Stewart' (formerly HR 53) at Tain in April 1942. It is fitted with a snowplough. It continued in service until being withdrawn in February 1945.

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LMS 14765 'Clan Stewart' at Tain with a snowplough, April 1942

ROSS: Tain

1940s

railway locomotives; Highland Railway locomotives

Highland Railway Society

Highland Railway Society - Locomotives 5 (Cumming classes)

The last class of locomotive built for the Highland Railway was the 'Clan' class of 4-6-0 passenger engines. Designed by Christopher Cumming, the first four (numbered 49, 51, 52 & 53) were delivered in 1919 and four more (numbered 54 to 57) were delivered in 1921. Built by Hawthorn Leslie & Co. in Newcastle, all members of the class survived into LMS ownership but only one was still working after the formation of British Railways.<br />
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This photograph shows LMS 14765 'Clan Stewart' (formerly HR 53) at Tain in April 1942. It is fitted with a snowplough. It continued in service until being withdrawn in February 1945.